Northport Wisconsin Map

About Northport, Wisconsin

Northport is a locality in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 373. The population density is 94.1 people per km². Northport is located at 44.4097°N, 88.7940°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54961.

Northport rests on the gentle slopes that overlook the Fox River, a broad ribbon of water reflecting the ever-changing Wisconsin sky. It lies 19.7 miles west of Outagamie, WI (from Outagamie, WI: bearing 259°T), and is situated 2.9 miles west-north-west of New London. The land here, a patchwork of cultivated fields and oak savannas, rolls with a quiet dignity, softened by the humid air that often hangs heavy in the summer months. Scattered farmsteads, their weathered barns standing sentinel against the horizon, dot the landscape, each a small testament to generations who have worked this earth. The character of Northport is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the distant murmur of the river is a constant, soothing presence. The history of Northport is etched into the very soil, a legacy of hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile ground and the abundant waterway. Originally a hub for logging and later agriculture, the local economy still leans on the bounty of the land, with dairy farms and cash crops forming the backbone of its prosperity. The Fox River, once a vital artery for transporting timber and goods, now offers recreational respite, its banks a popular spot for fishing and leisurely boat rides. While no grand monuments mark its past, the unassuming charm of Northport lies in its enduring connection to the natural world and the simple, honest living it continues to foster.

About This Northport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northport, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.409702, -88.793993. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Northport and Waupaca County.

Detailed location data for Northport includes the ZIP code (54210), telephone area code (715), county seat of Waupaca County (Waupaca), and school district assignment (New London School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Northport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.